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Greek Style Rice Recipe (Greek Pilaf)

This easy Greek style rice is so easy to make and makes the perfect side dish for your greek chicken or souvlaki. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make this restaurant style Greek rice pilaf at home! It is wonderful served hot or allow it to cool and serve it at room temperature as part of a picnic. Or portion it out with some grilled chicken and fresh spinach for your lunch prep!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin oil
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
For garnish
  • 3 tablespoon chopped oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the onion into small chunks then peel and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saute pan/ deep frying pan (Use one you have a lid for)
  3. Add in the onions and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes until soft, Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
  4. Pour in the rice and stir to coat in the olive and onion mixture.
  5. Add the zest and juice of one lemon, the dried oregano and then pour in the hot vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a simmer then cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
  7. Once the time is done, remove the pan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
  8. Once this time is done, remove the lid and squeeze over the juice of the remaining lemon.
  9. Taste the rice for salt, then garnish with your fresh herbs and finish with extra virgin olive oil and plenty of black pepper and salt if needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 20.6mg (23%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 23%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.